Local Politics

A Lowry Hill commercial property co-owner and long-time Minneapolis resident says city leaders and county commissioners need to focus on Minneapolis’s economic revival.

Operation Metro Surge may be winding down, but families are still in hiding, businesses are still recovering and Minneapolis is only beginning to reckon with the human and economic toll.

The ICE raids may have left the headlines, but families are still sheltering, parents are still delivering groceries and teachers are still absorbing the trauma. The unglamorous work is only beginning.

After a divided vote, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board advanced plans affecting parkway closures and public space, highlighting ongoing debates over access, safety and the role of cars in city parks.

Despite tensions over federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly confrontations involving ICE in Minneapolis, Minnesota’s precinct caucuses will move forward as a foundation of local democracy.

Newly elected Council Member Elizabeth Shaffer reflects on federal enforcement, legal action, and the grassroots efforts sustaining Minneapolis residents.

After the killing of Renée Good, faith leaders and mental health professionals share how they are guiding Minneapolis through grief, fear, and resilience.

An overview of the incumbent and challengers vying for the DFL endorsement in the Hennepin County Board District 3 race ahead of 2026.

State Rep. Katie Jones outlines legislative accomplishments, challenges and priorities for building resilience in House District 61A.